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Faz Super Division Champions Power Dynamos have loaned ex-junior international striker Alex Ng’onga and winger Josphat Nkhoma to Nchanga Rangers.
Both Ng’onga and Nkhoma moved to Rangers and on Thursday and featured in the Chingola side’s friendly against Faz Division One North leaders Lime Hotspurs in Ndola.
Power secretary Justin Kapoma confirmed but said although the two players have started training at Rangers the deals are yet to be finalised by the two teams.
Kapoma said Power and Rangers officials are likely to meet at the weekend to conclude the negotiations.
” Yes, the players are already training with Rangers, we just need to conclude the negotiations. We are meeting Rangers tomorrow (Saturday) or sometime next week,” he said.
The two players have seen little action at Arthur Davies this season as coach Beston Chambeshi prefers strikers Graven Chitalu and Felix Nyaende.
Chipolopolo coach Herve Renard has said he is pleased with Zambia being drawn to face Uganda in the final round of the 2013 Africa Cup qualifiers.
Zambia will host Uganda at home on the weekend of 7 and 9 September before the return match set for the weekend of 12 and 14 October.
“I am relieved that the draw we have been waiting for has happened and now real work starts. As champions we are always under pressure to impress,”
Renard told the Zambia Daily Mail.
” I am not saying Uganda are a small team but everyone now thinks we are invincible after winning the Africa Cup,” Renard added.
And Faz president and soccer legend Kalusha Bwalya says the draw against the Cranes is tough.
“It’s always tough playing against Uganda we know them from the CECAFA where we have played them,” Kalusha told journalists shortly after the draw conducted in South Africa the host nation for next January’s Africa Cup.
“It is not going to be easy. We are African champions so everyone wants to beat us.”
The opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has said that the victory of Howard Kunda in the Muchinga parliamentary by-elections sends a strong signal that the party is determined to re-organizing itself.
And the MMD plans to petition the Chama north seat, which it said was manipulated by the ruling Patriotic Front. Party president Nevers Mumba said that Howard’s victory in Muchinga was expected stating that the PF tried every possible trick but to no avail.
Dr. Mumba said that the PF’s desperation was seen when they allegedly started distributing relief maize in an area that was not experiencing any famine. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka this afternoon, Dr. Mumba said that the party will also lodge in an official complaint over the exaggerated expenditure on the part of government officials in the by-elections.
He said that the government should explain why vice president Guy Scoot made two visits to the area instead of just one.
And newly elected Muchinga constituency Member of Parliament, Howard Kunda, who is late former republican vice president and Muchinga Member of Parliament, George Kunda, said that he is honored to be given an opportunity to continue with his father’s legacy.
Howard has since pledged to work with the party in ensuring that he delivers to the people of Muchinga.
President Michael Sata has said that he is deeply embarrassed with immediate-past President Mr. Rupiah Bwezani Banda’s hyperbole over his lighted-hearted conversation with former United States president George W. Bush.
This is contained in a press statement released to the media his Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations George Chellah
“It is very unfortunate that Mr. Banda has chosen to play very cheap politics on a matter that does not concern him. Mr. Banda is remotely connected if not totally disconnected to the matter at hand, as he does not understand the nature of the personal relationship that I have cultivated with former president Bush,” President Sata said in the statement.
“Therefore, my light-hearted conversation with former president Bush should not be an occasion for cheap political scoring by Mr. Banda. As a matter of fact, this is not the first time that I was hosting former president and Mrs. Bush. And I am very grateful that they chose to pay us two visits in a space of six months, which clearly indicates the cordial relations between the two countries and former president Bush’s personal commitment to our country.”
President Sata encouraged Mr. Banda to behave in a manner befitting a former Head of State.
“Mr. Banda spent his presidency doing wrong things for himself and his children. I therefore, understand his desperation and attempts to seek relevance, though in wrong places this time around. I would encourage my dear brother to come to terms with what has happened and subsequently behave as a mature adult, and leave the running of Government to the duly elected officers,” President Sata said.
“Let Mr. Banda prepare to answer for his own misdeeds. Trying to turn a light-hearted exchange between former president Bush and myself, which we normally do, will not help him to sort out his numerous problems.”
[pullquote]“Let Mr. Banda prepare to answer for his own misdeeds. Trying to turn a light-hearted exchange between former president Bush and myself, which we normally do, will not help him to sort out his numerous problems.”[/pullquote]
The President described Mr. Banda’s conduct as unbecoming and unprecedented for a self-respecting former Head of State.
“Notwithstanding the many wrongs that Mr. Banda committed against our people and us, we have restrained ourselves and tried to accord him full respect. Obviously, Mr. Banda is mistaking this for a weakness. We warn him not to push his luck too far. In fact, he is the least person that should cross paths with this administration,” President Sata said.
“Today, Mr. Banda can pretend to be a friend of the international community because he wants their support to defend the wrong things that he did during his tenure. But we have not forgotten that it is during his administration that he told donors to ‘pack and go’ when they questioned the corruption in his Government.”
The Head of State said that the Zambian Government continue to express its unreserved gratitude to former president and Mrs Bush’s works in the country.
Flanked by students who attend the Julie Anne’s Children’s Home at the Robert Shitima School in Kabwe, Zambia, Mrs. Laura Bush and the children wave to the camera while posing for a school photograph on Sunday, July, 1, 2012. Brother Marcus Turcotte established the school in 2001 to serve street children and other disadvantaged children. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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During a tour, Mrs. Laura Bush, Brother Marcus Turcotte (center), Founder, along with other school officials of the Julie Anne’s Children’s Home at the Robert Shitima School in Kabwe, Zambia, view the hats and baskets hand-made by children of the school on Sunday, July, 1, 2012. Brother Marcus established the school in 2001 to serve street children and other disadvantaged children. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Mrs. Laura Bush, Brother Marcus Turcotte (center right), Founder, and other school officials of the Julie Anne’s Children’s Home at the Robert Shitima School in Kabwe, Zambia, observe a reading lesson during a tour of the school on Sunday, July, 1, 2012. Brother Marcus established the school in 2001 to serve street children and other disadvantaged children. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Students in a 7th grade reading class at the Lufutuko Community School in Kabwe, Zambia, listen as Mrs. Bush reads the book that she and Mrs. Jenna Bush-Hagar authored titled, Read All About It, on Monday, July 2, 2012. Mutinta Mwananyanda (center), Founder, Lufutuko Community School, and a teacher, look on. The teacher is one of four teachers, including a supervisor, who share the duties of the 2 class sessions. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Women serving lunch to children in the dining hall of the Lufutuko Community School in Kabwe, Zambia, pause for a photo on Monday, July 2, 2012. With approximately 270 students attending in range of 1st to 7th grade, the school is in the process of building a protective wall to maintain a garden and to keep out goats that will destroy the crops. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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After receiving a tour, Mrs. Laura Bush stops into the dining hall to visit with children of the Lufutuko Community School in Kabwe, Zambia, on Monday, July 2, 2012. There are approximately 270 students in the school ranging from 1st to 7th grade. With a 100% pass rate on the 7th grade exam, the school has four classrooms, and takes place in two sessions a day. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Mrs. Laura Bush exchanges smiles with a young man she sits next to during a service at a local church she and President George W. Bush attend in Kabwe, Zambia on Sunday, July 1, 2012, during their weeklong trip to Zambia and Botswana, Africa, to promote Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Participating in a moment of prayer, President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush attend a service at a local church in Kabwe, Zambia on Sunday, July 1, 2012, during their weeklong trip to Zambia and Botswana, Africa, to promote Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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President George W. Bush signs his name for a young man he sits next prior to the start of a local Kabwe church service that he and Mrs. Laura Bush attend in Kabwe, Zambia, on Sunday, July 1, 2012, during their weeklong trip to Africa to promote Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Mrs. Laura Bush uses a roller to the paint the walls of the Ngungu Health Center on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. When renovations are complete, the clinic will screen, diagnose and treat women for cervical cancer. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Mrs. Laura Bush paints a metal door at the Ngungu Health Center on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Together with a team member of The Bush Center, Mrs. Laura Bush and President George W. Bush paint the finishing touches on the inside of the Ngungu Health Center in Kabwe, Zambia, wrapping up a day of renovations on Monday, July 2, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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President George W. Bush hands out treats to local children who gathered across the street from the Ngungu Health Center on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. Working with the local community, Mrs. Bush, President George W. Bush, and Mrs. Doyin Oluwole, Executive Director, Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Initiative, are renovating the clinic during the first part of their weeklong trip to Africa to raise awareness for Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon, an initiative to save women’s lives from cervical cancer in Africa. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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President George W. Bush renovates the Ngungu Health Center on Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. President and Mrs. Bush are in Africa to promote the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which aims to save women from cervical cancer. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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President George W. Bush renovates the Ngungu Health Center on Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. President and Mrs. Bush are in Africa to promote the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which aims to save women from cervical cancer. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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President George W. Bush uses a roller to the paint the highest parts of the walls of the Ngungu Health Center on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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A local resident of Kabwe, Zambia participates with President George W. Bush (left), and Mrs. Doyin Oluwole (center), Executive Director, Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Initiative, in the renovations of the Ngungu Health Center on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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President George W. Bush renovates the Ngungu Health Center on Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. President and Mrs. Bush are in Africa to promote the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which aims to save women from cervical cancer. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Teams renovate the Ngungu Health Center on Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. President and Mrs. Bush are in Africa to promote the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which aims to save women from cervical cancer Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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President George W. Bush renovates the Ngungu Health Center on Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. President and Mrs. Bush are in Africa to promote the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which aims to save women from cervical cancer. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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President George W. Bush renovates the Ngungu Health Center on Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. President and Mrs. Bush are in Africa to promote the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which aims to save women from cervical cancer. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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Former US president George Bush visiting patients at Ngungu clinic in Kabwe
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Former US president George Bush and his wsife Laura cut a ribbon to open Ngungu clinic in Kabwe
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Former US president George Bush and his wife Laura receive a present after opening Ngungu clinic in Kabwe
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A woman being screened for cancer at Ngungu clinic in Kabwe
Following a controversial debacle on 4th July, 2012 in which His Excellency Michael Sata, President of the Republic of Zambia, publicly attacked former United States President George W. Bush, Zambia’s immediate-past President Rupiah Banda, has sent a letter to Mr Bush’s offices offering an apology on behalf of the Zambian people.
“It is deeply regrettable that such statements were made on the same day as the celebration of your Independence Day, marking the universally-shared hope of self-determination and freedom that continues to inspire oppressed people of the world,” President Banda wrote in the letter to President Bush.
“No matter what political views different parties may hold, the people of Zambia are peace-loving, welcoming, and focused positively on the future, not the past. We are especially grateful for your generous contribution to women’s healthcare in our country.”
During a ceremony held at State House in Lusaka, President Sata castigated President Bush in front of an audience as a “colonialist” who had returned to pay back the resources that had been stolen from Africa. [pullquote]“And you have all drifted away; you have abandoned Africa after taking all our raw commodities, our raw materials and build your cities,” President Sata said to President Bush at the press conference. “I mean, as far as you are concerned, Africa doesn’t exist. And when we have a former colonialist like you coming back to pay back what you took out of this country, we are grateful.”[/pullquote]
“And you have all drifted away; you have abandoned Africa after taking all our raw commodities, our raw materials and build your cities,” President Sata said to President Bush at the press conference. “I mean, as far as you are concerned, Africa doesn’t exist. And when we have a former colonialist like you coming back to pay back what you took out of this country, we are grateful.”
President Banda’s letter to President Bush also recognised the important work of the Pink Ribbon/Red Ribbon charity group.
According to the George W. Bush Presidential Center website, the visit by the former American head of state included the opening of the new African Center of Excellence for Women’s Cancer Control at University Teaching Hospital, the donation of a new electronic hub (e-Hub), and the announcement of aid from Airborne Lifeline, a non-profit organisation that will provide airfreight services for medical equipment and transport medical personnel and patients as well as the support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, which has provided the funding for a health promotion manager who will be hired and based in Africa to support PRRR activities
The full text of President Banda’s letter to President Bush can be read below:
43rd President of the United States of America George W. Bush C/O The George W. Bush Presidential Center P.O. Box 600610 Dallas, TX 75360 U.S.A.
July 5th, 2012 Lusaka, Republic of Zambia
Dear Mr. President,
I am writing to you on behalf of concerned citizens in Zambia to express our most sincere apologies for statements made by President Michael Sata during your public reception at State House in Lusaka on 4th July, 2012.
These statements, which were not only factually incorrect and undiplomatic, do not represent the true feelings of the Zambian people, who strongly recognise the value of positive relations with the United States of America.
Having recently completed an appointment as a President-in-Residence at Boston University, I had the opportunity to meet with many Zambians living in the U.S. diaspora.
Some of these Zambians were studying to become doctors and engineers, others had risen to prestigious positions in business, while some were looking forward to bringing their new skills back home, contributing to our development as a nation and forging a stronger bilateral bond between the people of the United States and the people of Zambia.
I, for one, have always viewed this as a positive development and something to be encouraged in the future.
It is deeply regrettable that these statements were made on the same day as the celebration of your Independence Day, marking the universally-shared hope of self-determination and freedom. As our elected head of state, the President is entitled to formulate a foreign policy of his choosing. However, disagreement need not manifest itself in disrespect, and the form and manner in which these statements were made is not representative of our culture.
No matter what political views different parties may hold, the people of Zambia are peace-loving, welcoming, and focused positively on the future, not the past. We are especially grateful for your generous contribution to women’s healthcare in our country, helping us to address urgent humanitarian needs of our people.
We hope that this unpleasant and embarrassing experience will not dissuade you or other former heads of state from collaborating with us on development projects in the future.
Hope, not resentment; hard work, not victimhood; and progress, not retrocession; are the hallmarks of the new Zambia that our people dream of building, and we hope that people of all nations will work with us in pursuing a better future for our people.
Sincerely, Rupiah Banda Fourth President of the Republic of Zambia
Bana ba Kongo is a collective of three very different Lusaka-based 20-somethings . Founded in 2011, the groups music takes a very light-hearted approach to life and living. Though very tempting to put the group down as a chiunda band, its nearly impossible to clearly define what musical genre Bana ba Kongo can be placed in, as the music is a fusion of many diverse genres.
Just from the name (which, they insist, must be pronounced with hard ‘b’s!), there is absolutely nothing ordinary about this group. The band’s music draws influences primarily from the work of contemporaries such as Mozegator, the Mimbulu Family and Ama Blax as well as Nasty D and the kalindula legends of the 80s and 90s. Their sound, which is the brainchild of main producer Nkandu “stretch.dj” Kataya, is the final product of years of experimenting with different sounds such as house, kalindula, boostele, classic rock, hip-hop and dancehall.
Freshmen (Ba Fresh)
Freshmen
Albert Njapau (real name Albert Njapau) hails from Chamba Valley in Lusaka, a quite fitting point of origin for the multi-talented singer/rapper. Anyone who knows “Ba Fresh” knows that his trademark is his incredible sense of humor. In the studio, Fresh is responsible for many of Bana Ba Kongo’s insanely danceable drum patterns. Fresh has a fair amount of production experience working as Stretch’s assistant during his time with X.Y.Z Entertainment. Fresh’s lyrical subject matter varies from side-splitting comedy to social commentary to catchy, feel-good call-and-responses. On stage Fresh can fairly be called the most distinguished dancer of the three
One Billyon
One Billyon
Born Jilowa Wambili some twenty years ago in Lusaka, Billy (as he is affectionately known) is a product of Mupapa School in Ndola. Billy’s biggest strength lies in his versatility, counting song-writing and singing in all imaginable styles as his main threats. Billy can boom out a strong ragga hook, or something far more soulful and emotional at the drop of a hat. Coupled with his knack for creating concepts out of nothing, Billy hopes for a bright future in the game. The happy-go-lucky University of Lusaka Commerce student counts Bob Marley and P.K. Chishala among his inspirations, and strongly admires the work of T-Sean and B Flow.
Aubzee (Popo Fyuta)
Aubzee
If its not always his voice, its certainly his rhythms that are behind every BBK record. Aubrey Chikoyo’s upbringing is rooted in music; his father being an accomplished guitar player. During his school years in Kabwe, Aubzee and a group of friends were always to be found banging on drums and singing songs at every Kalonga High football match. His ability on the drums can be heard on songs like “Bengi ba Baila” (where he collaborated on production with cousin stretch.dj) and “Waluvyanya”. Known also as “Popo Fyuta” and “Red Panther”, Aubzee distinguishing mark lyrically is his poetic use of the Bemba language in his unique delivery, reminiscent of Shimba Boyd of Mimbulu Family in tone and Shimasta in terms of imagery. Metaphors and wordplay are his main staple as he adds to the group’s overall fresh sound.
Bana first came on the scene late last year with their provocative Internet release ‘Lwimbo lwa Nsele’ which caused a major furor on the underground. Despite not receiving any airplay (for obvious reasons) the group attracted attention from bar and pub owners, often being invited to perform a few tunes for their patrons. The feedback and response thus far has been encouraging, with many showering praise on the groups outlandish outfits and solid stage-work. As of writing, Bana have all but wrapped up work on their yet-to-be-titled debut album set to hit shelves in July this year.
Bana Ba Kongo’s music is definitely a breath of fresh air in a Zambian music industry stifled with bubblegum music. From day one, BBK have always strived to go back to the fundamentals and present a uniquely Zambian sound with a 21st century twist. Despite the often edgy subject matter and sometimes unconventional approach to song structure, Bana believes that their music will keep people across the continent grooving for a long time to come!
FILE: President Michael Sata Receiving the Commission of Inquiry report from the Chairman Dr Rodger Chongwe at State House
Transparency International Zambia has expressed deep concern at the lack of progress and public updates on the numerous Commissions of Inquiry that the PF Government had commissioned.
TIZ Executive Director Goodwell Lungu in a statement to the media has said that government should take action on the various recommendations that were made by the Commissions of Inquiry.
Mr Lungu has further challenged government to state clearly if at all the Commissions of inquiry were a waste of tax payer’s funds so that such are not repeated in future. He said that it is important that the PF does not become a paper tiger which culture the previous MMD government promoted.
He added that the TIZ and Zambians are quite eager to start seeing tangible results in the fight against corruption.
Mr Lungu said that during the MMD rule in particular the last three years, Zambia became a strong paper tiger in that most recommendations for instance from the Auditor General’s reports just ended on paper without action.
He said that the PF Government, in particular the law enforcement agencies should realize that Zambia has continued to lose public funds that are supposed to uplift the standard of living for the citizens due to a few unscrupulous individuals who think they are untouchables and can continue abusing public funds at will, since there are no deterrent mechanisms of catching up with them.
He stated that TIZ will continue to monitor the current PF Government to ensure that the political will provided by the head of state does not just mean mere rhetoric but translated into tangible and visible action.
Mr Lungu said that TIZ is concerned that government has not acted with the same speed and zeal to recommendations of Commissions of Inquiry,citing the case of the ZRA commission of Inquiry, the oil procurement commission inquiry and the NAPSA Commission of inquiry.
A model displays evening attire during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony in London
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A model takes to the stage at the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony in London
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A model takes to the stage during the UK Zambia Excellence awards
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A model takes to the stage during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony in London
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Models display designer attires during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony in London
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Models display various attires during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony
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Africa Jambo entertains guests during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony in London
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Africa Jambo performs during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony in North London
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United Kingdom based Zambians take to the dance floor during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony in London
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United Kingdom based Zambians take to the dance floor during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony
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First Secretary at the Zambian mission in the United Kingdom Amos Chanda presents an award to the New Comer of the Year, Lily Mutamz, during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony in London
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Professor Clive Chirwa walks away with the Distinction of the Year Award during the UK Zambia Excellence awards ceremony in London
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Mansa beauty queens parade themselves during the Miss Environment contest in Mansa
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Mansa beauty queens parade themselves during the Miss Environment contest at TEJA Lodge in Mansa
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A Mansa beauty Queen Esther Chama who scooped Miss Environment 2012 after being crowned at TEJA Lodge in Mansa
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A Mansa beauty Queen Esther Chama who scooped Miss Environment 2012 after being crowned at TEJA Lodge
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Singer Byra entertaining the audience during the Miss Environment 2012 beauty contest which was held at TEJA Lodge in Mansa
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A dancer on stage entertaining the audience during the Miss Environment 2012 beauty contest which was held at TEJA Lodge in Mansa
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A dancer on stage entertaining the audience during the Miss Environment 2012 beauty contest which was held at TEJA Lodge in Mans
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Dancers entertain guests during the Miss Environment beauty contest in Mansa
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LUAPULA Province Minister Rodgers Mwewa and the Provincial Permanent Secretary Ann Mwitwa Mubanga during the Miss Environment 2012 beauty contest at TEJA Lodge in Mansa
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23-year old Esther Chama, who is studying Power Electrical at Mansa Trade Training Institute emerged winner of the Miss Environment during a contest held at TEJA Lodge in Mansa
FUEL shortages has hit Chipata district forcing hundreds of motorists stranded in the border town of Eastern Province. Yesterday motorists were found making long queues
to access the last stock of the commodity which eventually finished at 17:00hours
Fuel attendants at Engen Filling station who sought anonymity said the fuel run of stock at 10:00hours. The attendants said fuel such as diesel , petrol and kerosene run out in the morning while at Oasis Filing station also known as Caltex, the fuel attendants said they had only reserve the few litters of the commodity for those customers especially departments and other companies who were on coupons.
They said the fuel for other motorists who were not coupons run out at about 16:45 hours.
By press time, Oasis was only remaining with kerosene. Before, the stocks had run out at the filling stations , long queues forced motorists to partially blocked Umodzi Highway and Church road forcing police officers to intervene into the matter.
Some motorists who had completely run out of the fuel in their vehicles engines were seeing running with containers just to access the commodity as alert police officers kept vigil of the situation.
“We were being told that the Government has procured the new stocks to cushion off the shortages of fuel in the country but what is this, “said Paul Nkhata who hired some youths to push his vehicle.
Another motorist, a Mrs Agness Mtonga said it was unfortunate that the commodity had run out of stocks.
She said what was said in parliament was contrary to what was obtaining on the ground.
The enraged resident said what was being said in parliament should tally with realities.
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has scooped the Livingstone Central parliamentary seat as counting continues in Muchinga and Chama North constituencies. UPND candidate Howard Sikwela was declared winner in the early hours of this morning after 11, 976 votes against 8, 318 votes of his closest rival Josephs Akafumba of the PF.
Late former vice President George Kunda’s son Howard has taken a comfortable lead with five polling stations remaining to be counted. Howard looks set to inherit his father as Muchinga Member of Parliament on after polling 3, 225 with Jeliaty Ntembwa of the Patriotic Front amassing 2, 446 from 37 polling stations counted.
And the Patriotic Front is tipped of scooping the Chama North constituency.
With results from 15 polling stations declared so far PF’s January Zimba is headed for victory with a comfortable lead of 4, 350 votes over Yotam Mtayachalo of the MMD who has polled 1,940 and Herbert Zimba of the United Independence Party (UNIP) has only managed 229 votes so far.
Earlier, MMD Muchinga province chairperson Frank Bowa conceded defeat to Qfm news with 19 polling stations left to be counted.
Meanwhile, Foundation Democratic Process (FODEP) Executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi has hailed all stakeholders for the smooth electoral process.
Faz Super Division side Forest Rangers have brushed aside unconfirmed reports linking club head coach Hector Chilombo with a move to Power Dynamos as an assistant trainer.
Strong rumours from Arthur Davies Stadium suggest that Chilombo may join Power as an assistant to head coach Beston Chambeshi.
But Forest secretary Davies Ngulube denied the rumours branding them as false reports.
Ngulube said Chilombo is still in-charge of the Dolla Hill side.
” No, he is still with us and I was with him this afternoon,” he said via telephone from Ndola.
The technical bench at Power had four coaches before Fordson Kabole was fired earlier this year.
Chambeshi is currently assisted by John Munkonje plus goalkeeping coach Martin Mwamba.
Polls have closed in the three parliamentary by-elections in Muchinga, Chama north and Livingstone constituencies. The polls closed at 18:00 hours accordance with the law.
And the Livingstone central by-election was marred by serious voter apathy. Livingstone has about 67, 000 registered voters of which about 41, 000 participated in last year’s general elections. The voter apathy has been largely attributed to the lack of motivation among voters.
And Southern province Patriotic Front political secretary Brian Hapunda has attributed the low turn-out of voter to the violence that characterized campaigns especially in rural parts of the constituency. Hapunda told QFM that a lot of villagers were scared to turn up in numbers to cast their votes and instead decided to stay away.
And Hapunda has disclosed that five members of the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) are in police custody after being found in possession of 11 voters cards at Zambezi ward polling station.
He further disclosed that Livingstone deputy mayor Mathews Jere who is an MMD member is alleged to have been spotted ditching out money to voters at Mwalibonena ward polling station around 14 hours.
Hapunda narrates that Mr. Jere, who was almost man-handled by angry PF members but was rescued by police and later asked to leave the premises after being interrogated by police and southern province minister, Obvious Mwaliteta.
A comment from both the police and the provincial minister proved futile by broadcast time.
A sigh of relief has finally come to the University of Zambia-UNZA- Great East Road Campus following the calling off of the strike action by lecturers. This follows the decision by government to release additional funds to supplement lecturers’ salaries at the institution
University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union-UNZALARU- president Euston Chiputa is happy over the increment but remains tight lipped on the exact figures.
He however stresses the need to harmonize salaries for all public universities, claiming that UNZA lecturers are the least paid among other institutions of learning.
Senate has since announced that the institution will be opened on July 8th 2012.
